Think 30
Think 30 Program
About the Think 30 Program
Think 30 is a UCCS initiative to encourage students to work with academic advisors toward developing a graduation plan.
Undergraduate degrees require at least 120 credit hours, which translates into either 30 credit hours per year to graduate in 4 years or 24 credit hours per year to graduate in 5 years.
Studies have shown that students who follow this path do better academically, ultimately take on less student loan debt, and are more likely to graduate.

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Why Think 30?
Ready to Get Started?
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Step 1: Academic Planning
Meet with your Academic Advisor every semester.
- Create a multi-semester schedule that helps keep you on track.
- Explore additional classes or classes over the summer.
- Discuss your timeline and how to make college work for your needs.
Understand your degree requirements.
- Utilize Advising Guides for an overview of your major and an example plan.
- Regularly review your degree audit to understand the remaining requirements.
- Pay attention to important course sequences in your major.
Connect with faculty in your major.
- Discuss important courses and options in your major.
- Explore opportunities in your major and get involved beyond the classroom.
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Step 2: Financial Planning
Connect with Financial Aid to explore and pursue grants, loans, and scholarships to help you pay for college, including summer aid.
- Explore Student Employment and Work Study opportunities on campus.
- Connect with Student Financial Services for questions about your bill and paying for college.
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Step 3: Career Planning
Connect with the Career Center early to map out a plan for life after college.
- Explore and participate in research, internships, and study abroad.
